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EASTPOINTE — A familiar face will be returning to Eastpointe to temporarily fill a vacancy left by the departure of the city manager.
In preparation for City Manager Mariah Walton’s departure from the position, the city has asked former City Manager Elke Doom to serve as interim city manager until a full-time replacement can be found.
“She’s been here before so she’s not someone starting off new; she’s someone who’s worked for the city for several years,” Eastpointe Mayor Michael Klinefelt said at the City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting.
Doom served as Eastpointe city manager from December 2019 until December 2021. The new contract has her set to make $175,000 annually, paid biweekly, until her term ends. She will not receive benefits.
After a brief discussion at City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting, Doom’s contract was approved unanimously. She is set to begin Feb. 26.
Earlier this year, Walton gave her notice of resignation to the city after taking a position as deputy city administrator with the city of Ann Arbor.
“I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community and wish the city much success,” Walton said of Eastpointe.
Walton was hired as Eastpointe’s city manager in June 2022.
